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India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the country’s armed forces to analyse the ongoing conflicts between Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine, and the current state of affairs in Bangladesh to prepare India for the “unexpected”.
He made the remarks on Thursday during a joint commanders’ conference in India’s Lucknow, according to the Indian newspaper The Telegraph.
Singh underscored the need for a thorough analysis in light of the recent circumstances in the India-China border and neighbouring countries “which are posing a challenge to peace and stability in the region”.
He also emphasised on a coordinated and proportionate response to provocation for any challenges India may face during future wars.
“Despite global volatility, India is enjoying a rare peace dividend and it is developing peacefully. However, due to the increasing number of challenges, we need to remain alert,” he was quoted as telling the commanders.
“We need to focus on our present, keep an eye on the activities happening around us at present, and focus on being future-oriented.
“For this, we should have a strong and robust national security component. We should have a fail-proof deterrence,” Singh was quoted saying.
He also highlighted the significance of using artificial intelligence to develop electronic and space warfare.
“These components do not participate in any conflict or war directly. Their indirect participation is deciding the course of warfare to a great extent,” he added.
While referring to India as a ‘peace-loving’ nation, he stressed that the Indian armed forces need to be ready for war to “preserve peace”.
His comments have stirred curious reactions in Bangladesh as they come in the context of the collapse of the government of Sheikh Hasina who has fled to India.
Former prime minister Hasina has long been regarded as one of India’s closest allies.
There has been a growing surge of anti-India sentiments and rhetoric in Bangladesh, especially since the massive July-August protests that overthrew the Hasina government.
Indian defence minister tells military to watch out for conflicts in Bangladesh, China
He emphasises the need for a proportionate response to provocation for any challenges India may facebdnews24.com'Be prepared for unexpected': Rajnath Singh tells Armed Forces to 'keep eye on happenings in neighbouring countries' | India News - Times of India
India News: At the Joint Commanders’ Conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's need to be prepared for war to maintain peace. He emphasized jtimesofindia.indiatimes.com
Farida Akhter, Advisor to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, announced that no ilish fish will be exported to India for Durga Puja this year.
She also stated that the government will not import meat to protect local farmers.
During a meeting with the Fisheries and Livestock Journalists Forum (FLJF) at the Secretariat, Farida Akhter said: "Some profit-driven traders are attempting to import meat. We are committed to not importing meat to protect local farmers. We are taking steps to reduce production costs and lower meat prices. We will ensure that ilish is not exported to India this Durga Puja."
She also highlighted concerns about the import of frozen beef, stating that it could harm local livestock farmers and that any meat imported could be of poor nutritional quality due to improper processing.
Regarding issues with animal feed prices and subsidies, she assured that measures are being taken to lower feed costs and discuss agricultural subsidies with the relevant ministries.
Farida Akhter emphasized that the government is committed to ensuring fair prices for meat and the survival of local farmers.
She addressed concerns about corruption and mismanagement in veterinary hospitals and the livestock sector, stating that officials involved in corruption would face strict action.
She also mentioned that any illegal export of ilish would be prevented and promised to keep ilish prices affordable for low-income people.
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All that hyping up of Hilsa ban only to get indian public more anti Bangladesh and then back tracking from it.What the.....?!
3,000 tonnes of hilsa export to India okayed
The government has approved conditional export of 3,000 tonnes of hilsa to India citing the upcoming Durga Puja.www.thedailystar.net
Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the BJP will free Jharkhand of "Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators" and hang them "upside down", says The Hindu.
"Due to fear of losing their vote bank, the JMM, RJD and Congress do not stop infiltration. If you change the government of Jharkhand, I promise that the BJP will send out all the Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators from Jharkhand, one by one," he said.
These comments come at a time when Bangladeshi ministers are expected to meet with their Indian counterparts on the sidelines of the UNGA.
Shah said changing the Chief Minister or bringing the BJP government in place of the JMM-Congress-RJD combine is not the motive of the election. Voters have to "remove the corrupt government" and bring in a government that will "stop corruption".
"The change has to be brought by removing the government that is destroying the tribal girls and their culture through intruders. My tribal brothers and sisters go to different parts of the country for employment. Instead of this, a government which brings employment to Santhal Pargana has to be brought in. We do not just want to change the Chief Minister, we want to change Jharkhand," Shah said.
Lashing out at the State government, Shah said that Jharkhand was created by BJP Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for tribals, but Hemant Soren's government has propagated "infiltrator welfare" instead of tribal welfare.
"Today, slogans like 'Hindus and tribals leave Jharkhand' are raised in Pakur district. Only Narendra Modi and the BJP can save this land of the tribals. In our State, the number of infiltrators is increasing in place of tribals, we have to stop this," he said.
Shah said earlier, the population of tribals in the Santhal Pargana was 44%, "but now it has come down to 28%". "You people should form a BJP government in Jharkhand for five years and I promise that our government will straighten out the Bangladeshis who have infiltrated Santhal Pargana by hanging them upside down."
Recalling the deaths of youths during physical tests for constables in the State, Shah said that the Soren government had promised to give 5 lakh jobs every year, but instead "made the youth run in search of jobs till they died". Referring to the mining scam worth ₹1,000 crore, he said "mountains of notes" were found from locations linked to Indian Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu and former Congress Minister Alamgirl Alam.
The Minister said that although the JMM and Congress always talk about tribal welfare, when the Congress was in power at the Centre, it had made a provision of ₹20,000 crore for tribal welfare in 2013-14, but when the Narendra Modi government was formed, the budget was increased to ₹1.20 lakh crore. He promised that if the BJP is voted to power, people above 75 would get ₹10 lakh medical insurance.
The Minister also visited Bhognadih, the birthplace of Santhal leaders Sido and Kanu who led the Santhal rebellion in 1855, and paid floral tributes to them.
In a related development, the Jharkhand High Court on Friday (September 20, 2024) reserved its order in a public interest litigation seeking a probe into Bangladeshi infiltration and changing the demographics of the Santhal Pargana.
BJP will throw Bangladeshis out of India: Amit Shah
These comments come at a time when Bangladeshi ministers are expected to meet with their Indian counterparts on the sidelines of the UNGAwww.tbsnews.net